FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: How to get PEM magazine for FREE NEWS: EXCLUSIVE: PTDA Canadian Conference report More than 220 manufacturers and distributors gathered in Montreal until Saturday, and PEM presents the first report from the show floor. Get the exclusive report... TAKE OUR TWO SURVEYS There are four $100 gift cards to be won for those who fill out our two surveys: Two-Question Reader Survey • We would like to know a bit of information about your purchasing habits and responsibilities at work, so please take our brief, two-question reader survey. Salary Survey • Are you paid enough? Take part our seventh annual salary survey for a chance to win one for three gift cards. Chrysler recalls 700,000 vehicles, 33,000 in Canada Chrysler Group announced it was to recall around 700,000 vehicles involving five models worldwide. Find out the affected Canadian models... Chain manufacturer adds first Canadian warehouse in Ontario Drives LLC has added its first warehouse location in Canada — its seventh distribution centre in North America. Find out where... PT distributors keen to expand into mechatronics, motion control Post recession business plans for the many of the distributor members of the PTDA includes expansion into the motion control and mechatronics area of factory automation. Find out more about the survey results...

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FEATURES: LUBRICATION

Avoid gearbox sludge Although gearbox sludge isn't a desirable condition, it's all too often a common symptom found in many gearbox reservoirs. Read more... Bearing Myths: Don't believe costly misconceptions In one of PEM's most popular stories of the year, uncover 11 pervasive myths common to many bearing applications by examining incorrect installation, problematic lubrication and misapplication. Read more...

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PRODUCTS: CONDITION MONITORING

Engine-oil condition-monitoring system IntelliStick Inc. has announced additions to its line of real-time, oil condition monitoring systems for mobile equipment. more...	Condition monitoring system The ABB MCM Series 16 is a stand-alone monitoring system or a remote component of a fully integrated 800xA system. more...	Corrosion monitoring Pepperl+Fuchs introduces CorrTran AQUA, a corrosion-monitoring solution for water and wastewater treatment facilities. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

June 15: CMMS June 22: Electrical systems June 29: Lifts and transport July 6: Power transmission July 13: Energy management

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Gone in a Flash: Avoid arc blasts with safe maintenance practices The Missing Link: Lubrication systems keep chains up and running A Tall Order: Manitoba Hydro meets maintenance needs with compact lift

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.